From the Forums: Is the Apple patent victory beneficial for Windows Phone, and should all good apps be paid?

From the Forums

August is closing to an end, and we're all gearing up for the imminent rumours, announcements and discussion that will take place over the next number of weeks in the lead up to Windows Phone 8. Every bit we set for a hopefully eventful September, let's take a quick look at popular threads from the weekend on the Windows Telephone Key forums.

We covered the result of Apple tree's patent lawsuit confronting Samsung, which left the latter with a charge of but over $ane billion - non bad, eh? We asked the question in our From the Editor's Desk, "What does this mean for Windows Phone?", with the possibility of Microsoft really benefiting from the court conclusion. While the battle betwixt companies over patents is far from over, it'll at least make Windows Phone a more appealing platform to support since measures are in place to protect OEM partners.

12Danny123 quickly created a thread on the forum, asking for input from other members. Information technology quickly exploded into a number of replies with some insightful posts.

Hey guys was the samsung vs apple trial good for wp? I retrieve yes. Information technology'S A TOTAL GAME CHANGER. Now Samsung will now Wp8 an attractive OS. and then the other OEM volition follow. this will A slow down of android phones and more Windows phone eight devices. Also with Samsung paying Apple tree and MS for android and the take a chance of making android phones, the run a risk increases for apple to sue. so now Samsung and the other OEM accept no choice merely to develop Windows phones. this is a good move.

There is reason to exist excited about the potential boost Windows Phone could receive from the court result, only that'due south still a long way off, and we're still to see Windows Phone 8. What do you think? Practise yous believe Windows Telephone can benefit from Samsung (and other Android OEMs) losing out to Apple? Head on over to the "was the apple win good for wp? I recollect yes" thread to voice your opinion.

Should 'good' apps be paid just?

What are your thoughts on paid apps? Do yous find the depression price tags justify what consumers receive? A thread was started which asks that very question. Forum user Jimski responded with an insightful post that goes into detail why he feels strongly against those who actively mutter most spending less than $2 on useful apps.

"And so it frustrates me to come across people complain virtually spending $0.99 or $one.29 for a good, well supported app. Less than the price of a candy bar that will be gone forever in about iii minutes. I like free as much equally anybody. But the reality is that in lodge for a programmer to put his center and soul into developing a dandy app, and then continuing to back up it, he/she needs more than a thanks. USA Today doesn't need to accuse for their app. But if you desire to run across indie developers excel be prepared to put up a couple bucks."

While a large number of apps do have a low price points, it'due south more often than not less than the cost of a coffee or even a chocolate bar. Be sure to add your $0.02 in the "Should adept apps Simply exist paid?" thread.

Miscellaneous: Would a Samsung Galaxy S3 Windows Phone be successful?

White Samsung WP8

Samzer has created a thread to smoothen low-cal on Samsung's potential to push new and innovative Windows Phone hardware out. The manufacturer has played a major role in making the platform what it is today by standing to release and back up a number of devices. Since Nokia has joined the ring, all eyes have been focused on the Finnish manufacturer thanks to marketing efforts, merely we shouldn't forget the other OEMs who have been with Microsoft since nascence.

"I'g more than certain when they release this rumored device, A GS3 like WP8 device, this phone will completely outsell any other windows telephone 8 device. Information technology will dominate whatsoever other WP8 device without question. Nokia may "experience" amend to a lot the Sammy haters, but brand no fault, Sammy's handsets are built extremely well and with the same materials (polycarbonate). Only with removable bombardment and storage."

What do you make of Samsung's chances to take control of the Windows Phone ecosystem? Has Nokia done plenty to comfortably hold the number one spot? Which manufacturer are you closely following in the sew to Windows Phone viii? Let united states of america know in the comments and in the "A Milky way S3 Windows Phone volition dominate" thread.